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2014 model year changes

The Mazda3 gets a complete redesign for 2014. The "big smile" grill has been replaced with a more serious, if still "pleased," front end, while the rest of the car receives a thoroughly modern and quite unique reworking. A new engine at the top of the model range has been added, replacing the old 167-horsepower unit, while a regenerative braking system has also been introduced to aid fuel economy.

Competitive comparison

Special features for 2014

Mazda's goal with the Mazda3 has always been to offer the most fun to drive compact car on the market. The Mazda3 directly competes with some of the best selling cars on the road including the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla and the Hyundai Elantra. With a base price below $17,000 the Mazda3 is competitively priced while still maintaining enough upscale features to not feel like an economy car. With a sportier and more direct driving feel than its competitors, the Mazda3 is able to do everything typically asked of a compact, while still putting a smile on the face of drivers.